The debate always rages whether the most important element in any game is the story or the gameplay. In reality, games with simplified gameplay can give way to exceptional experiences and are none the worse for it. However, in a game like Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, the lack of interesting gameplay elements in between story, especially in such a large space, can be detrimental to the story, making an otherwise amazing experience slightly less so. Those who don't have the patience for the slow, sometimes monotonous, pace may have trouble maintaining interest at certain point, but for those with the patience to persevere, you'll find a compelling character drama about love, life, faith, and friendship of the highest caliber.